North Star Beach Suites - Louisbourg

Oceanfront resort on Cape Breton Island near the Fortress of Louisbourg

Accommodations

North Star Beach Suites in Louisbourg offers guest rooms reimagined by international designers Colin and Justin. The Grand Suite includes a separate sitting room, a kitchenette, and a balcony with Atlantic Ocean views. Guests in room 11 have a clear sight of the Fortress of Louisbourg from their breakfast nook and patio terrace.

Dining

The hotel has two on-site restaurants: The Coast and The Bothy. The Bothy serves dinner in a steel-framed barn with a Victorian-era railway station design, rough-hewn spruce logs, and a jet-toned ceiling. The kitchen prepares dishes with locally sourced ingredients, including vegan and vegetarian options, and offers a seafood chowder described by guests as among the best in Nova Scotia.

Entertainment

Live music with local musicians takes place at The Bothy on weekends. Owners Colin and Justin sometimes sing with the performers and serve cocktails at the bar. The North Star also hosts a gift store with artisanal products and local crafts.

Location

The North Star Inn Louisbourg sits on a private beach area 4 miles from the Fortress of Louisbourg historic site. The Louisbourg Lighthouse is a short drive away, and the Cabot Trail provides scenic coastal walks. Sydney Airport is 26 miles from the North Star Cape Breton property.

Property Highlights

The resort offers a dedicated bar called Spirit with a selection of fine spirits and cocktails. Guests can use both indoor and outdoor seating areas for dining and leisure. The grounds include a garden, a terrace, and a wooden heart sculpture that serves as a photo spot with the fortress in the background.

• Design: Guest rooms renovated by international designers Colin and Justin
• Dining: Two on-site restaurants including The Bothy in a Victorian-style barn
• Entertainment: Live music by local musicians on weekends
• Location: 4 miles from Fortress of Louisbourg and next to a private beach
• Facilities: Spirit cocktail bar, gift store, garden and terrace

License number: STR2627T6052